Rhetorical Terms: Q&R

Question 1

Qualified Argument

Answer 1

It acknowledges the merits of an opposing view, but develops a a stronger case for its own position

Question 2

Qualitative Evidence

Answer 2

evidence supported by reason, tradition, or precedent

Question 3

Quantitative Evidence

Answer 3

includes things that can be measured, cited, counted, or otherwise represented in numbers: polls, statistics, surveys, census

Question 4

Rebuttal

Answer 4

gives voice to possible objections

Question 5

Red Herring

Answer 5

a logical fallacy wherein the speaker relies on distraction to derail an argument

Question 6

Refutation

Answer 6

a denial of the validity of an opposing argument

Question 7

Rhetoric

Answer 7

The art of finding ways of persuading an audience

Question 8

Rhetorical Question

Answer 8

Figure of speech in the form of a question posed for rhetorical effect rather than an answer

Question 9

Rogerian Argument

Answer 9

Arguments based on the full understanding of the opposing view is essential to responding persuasively and refuting in an accommodating way

Question 10

Reservation

Answer 10

explains the terms and conditions necessitated by the qualifier